[kictanet] INVITATION TO REFELCT ON WORLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS DAY 17TH MAY 2016

Sat May 14 21:33:20 EAT 2016

Rachel is confirming two parallel events on the same day - one by
Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) and the other by CA?
On Sat, May 14, 2016, at 09:23 PM, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet wrote:
> Walu,
>
> You are very right.  CA is already making the arrangements and has
> invited the industry.  We will have the ceremony at the Laico Regency.
> We are certainly open to welcome TESPOK and the industry to
> collaborate with us in celebrating this day that we have always marked
> in Kenya  over the years.  As indicated in previous mails on the list,
> the theme for 2016 WTISD is  “ICT entrepreneurship for social impact”.
>
> The Communications Authority of Kenya in line with the theme, will
> host the ICT Week forum from 17th to 20th May 2016 with the aim of
> sensitizing the licensees on the activities of the Authority. It also
> provides an avenue for interaction and opportunities to build solid
> relationships.
>
> Invitations have been sent to respective organisations but in the
> event that you have not received one, please feel free to join the
> rest of the industry at the celebrations of the WTISD and the opening
> of CA’s annual ICT week forum on 17th May, 2016 from 9:00am at the
> Laico Hotel, Nairobi, and thereafter.
>
> We shall be reaching out to TESPOK to seek avenues of collaboration
> and explore the provision of  a platform for the innovators community
> to speak on the theme.  Suffice to say, we are in conversation with
> them in preparation of the supplement planned to appear in the dailies
> on that day.
>
> Have a good weekend everyone.
>
> Rachel
>
>
> From: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> Reply-To:
> "jwalu at yahoo.com" <jwalu at yahoo.com>, KICTAnet Discussions
> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:44
> To: Rachel Alwala <alwala at ca.go.ke> Cc: "jwalu at yahoo.com"
> <jwalu at yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] INVITATION TO REFELCT ON
> WORLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS DAY 17TH MAY 2016
>
> @Fiona,
>
> This is a good initiative. However, was just wondering how or if you
> are working with the regulator, CA on this given that you will
> probably be addressing the same constituency of Kenyan ICT
> entrepreneurs.
>
> Additionally, the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
> (WTISD-2016) is a global event[1], celebrated annually to mark the
> founding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1969 and
> the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.
>
> Traditionally CA has been taking the lead on this annual event and
> just wanted to know if TESPOK efforts can be aligned to maximize the
> national benefit.
>
> rgds.
>
> walu.
>
>
>
>
> From: Fiona Asonga via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> To:
> jwalu at yahoo.com Cc: Fiona Asonga <tespok at tespok.co.ke>;
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Friday, May 13, 2016 4:50 PM
> Subject: [kictanet] INVITATION TO REFELCT ON WORLD TELECOMMUNICATIONS
> DAY 17TH MAY 2016
>
> Dear Industry Players
>
> The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD-2016)
> comes up on the 17th May 2016. This year it will focus on the theme:
> “ICT entrepreneurship for social impact”.
>
> ICT entrepreneurs and start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises
> (SMEs) have a particularly relevant role in ensuring economic growth
> in a sustainable and inclusive manner. They are involved in the
> development of innovative ICT-enabled solutions with a unique
> potential to make a long-lasting impact in global, regional and
> national economies and as an important source of new jobs, especially
> for youth, in the current knowledge economy. In the Kenya ICT
> Masterplan, ICT entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be the key
> organisation that will facilitate economic growth through business
> opportunities available under the pillars of ICT as a driver of
> industry and developing ICT businesses.
>
> In regard to the above the Technology Service Providers of Kenya
> (TESPOK) would like to invite ICT entrepreneurs to a round table
> discussion on the current theme at the Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi
> from 8:00am to 10:00am 17th may 2016.  Please confirm your
> participation with details of your name and company/organisation
> details via email to  damaris at tespok.co.ke by Monday 16th May 2016 at
> 12:00 noon EAT. There are limited slots and we shall acknowledge
> participation on a first come basis.
>
> Your Sincerely
>
>
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  1. http://www.itu.int/en/wtisd/2016/Pages/default.aspx
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